Buick vs. GMC
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Buick and GMC contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Buick and GMC cars.
When comparing the Buick brand to the GMC brand, Buick has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, fuel efficiency and safety. GMC has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, retained value and variety of models offered.
Buick versus GMC: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Buick versus GMC pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Buick in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Buick also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. GMC models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Buick versus GMC: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: GMC vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 2 model comparisons, with Buick offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Buick offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. GMC offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 2 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Buick and GMC have the same towing capacity.
Buick versus GMC: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Buick versus GMC overall quality ratings shows GMC with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, GMC has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Buick has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Buick and GMC tie for safety in 1 comparisons. GMC shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings:
Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Best Cars for the Money Rankings:
Available Body Styles: Buick offers only 4 SUVs. In comparison, GMC offers only 5 SUVs.
Drivetrain Options: Buick offers 4 gasoline vehicles. GMC offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, and 1 electric vehicle.
Buick offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models. GMC offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 2 front-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Buick Envision
Not Yet Available
Buick Enclave
$41,979 - $61,537
New Car Pricing
SUVs
GMC Terrain
$28,237 - $42,677
GMC Yukon
$68,788 - $101,845
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Buick Envision
Not Yet Available
Buick Enclave
$39,990 - $58,926
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
GMC Terrain
$26,492 - $40,893
GMC Yukon
$67,998 - $127,257
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Buick Envision
50.7%
Buick Enclave
54.5%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
GMC Terrain
44%
GMC Yukon
49.1%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Buick Envision
228 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Buick Enclave
310 hp / 266 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
GMC Terrain
175 hp / 203 foot-lbs
GMC Yukon
355 hp / 383 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Buick Envision
Not Yet Available
Buick Enclave
18 / 26 / 21
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
GMC Terrain
24 / 29 / 26
GMC Yukon
15 / 20 / 17
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Buick Envision
1500 lbs
Buick Enclave
5000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
GMC Terrain
1500 lbs
GMC Yukon
8400 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Buick Envision
7.6 / 10
Buick Enclave
8.5 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
8.6 / 10
GMC Yukon
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Buick Envision
5.6 / 10
Buick Enclave
8.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
8.0 / 10
GMC Yukon
9.1 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Buick Envision
10 / 10
Buick Enclave
9.5 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
10 / 10
GMC Yukon
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Buick Envision
7.3 / 10
Buick Enclave
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
7.8 / 10
GMC Yukon
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Buick Envision
#6 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Buick Enclave
#4 of 68 in
Best Luxury Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
#4 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
GMC Yukon
#6 of 13 in
Best Large SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Buick Envision
#12 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Buick Enclave
#3 of 68 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
#7 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
GMC Yukon
#6 of 13 in
Most Reliable Large SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Buick Enclave
#1 of 11 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money